The interim management team at Barnet have said they are feeling positive about the future after Martin Allen left to take over as boss at Eastleigh.

In a statement on the Bees’ official website, development team coach Rossi Eames and academy manager Henry Newman wished the former manager all the best and said they are focused on getting the team prepared for their next match.

“We will go to Yeovil Town on Saturday to watch their game against Crawley Town, put a report together and work to prepare the players,” said the pair. “We will give the players breathing space over the weekend to take stock.

“It is like the good old days for us as we had success working together and winning the Football League Youth Alliance while Martin’s first team were winning the Vanarama Conference.

“Before that we worked together for several years and we have the perfect balance with Rossi’s background in youth development and Henry as Academy manager.

“The club is in a positive place, evidenced by our position in League Two. As a minimum, we will maintain and build on that while the search goes on to find Martin’s successor.”